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BK52 NUA

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,029 mi
Last recorded60,029 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 NUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 60,029 miles

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,370 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 59,370 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,016 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust c/bracket broken

front discs rusted and pitted

front discs worn

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear discs rusted

Fail 30 Nov 2011 57,016 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust c/bracket broken

front discs rusted and pitted

front discs worn

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear discs rusted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,638 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 52,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,147 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,205 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,055 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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BK52 NUA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK52 NUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK52 NUA registered?

BK52 NUA is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BK52 NUA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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